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The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri

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The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri, Columbia, Missouri, United States

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Base pay range $17.00/hr - $17.00/hr

Title Volunteer Room Coordinator

Classification Full-time/Non-Exempt/Non-Benefit Eligible

Supervisor Volunteer Room Supervisor

Schedule Rotating Schedule: Monday-Friday or Tuesday-Saturday; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. or 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Saturdays 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Organizational Summary The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is a regional disaster and hunger‑relief network that brings together community resources to share tens of millions of pounds of food with neighbors each year. Our highly‑collaborative team believes that empowerment, education and partnerships are key to getting food into the hands of those who need it most. With the help of 145 partner agencies, more than 185 school partners and thousands of volunteers, our day‑to‑day efforts help feed nearly 100,000 neighbors each month across our 32‑county area. We encourage you to apply to see if improving food security is a mission that speaks to you.

Position Summary The role of the Volunteer Room Coordinator requires someone who can create a fun and engaging atmosphere for our volunteers to work in and acknowledge their efforts by helping them understand how their work connects to The Food Bank’s mission at large while maintaining food safety practices.

Job Qualifications

Associate’s degree or three years of applicable experience (in areas such as event coordinator, service work, education, etc.)

be courteous, patient, and personable

be flexible and available to work varied hours

lift up to 50 pounds repetitively

be organized and detail oriented

work both independently or as part of a team

possess solid oral and written communication skills

possess advanced computer and phone skills

be comfortable speaking to and instructing large groups

take initiative and be able to problem solve

have the ability to delegate duties

have the ability to prioritize, organize and manage multiple tasks at once

be sensitive to the needs of low income people

be able to work with volunteers with varying levels of capacity

become forklift operations certified within 90‑days of hiring

be comfortable speaking in front of large groups

Duties

Adequately plan ahead to coordinate and execute day‑to‑day volunteer projects on a timely basis

Setup and break down for each specific project

Instructing and training volunteers on proper repacking procedures while observing safe food handling guidelines

Diligent monitoring of volunteers to ensure that proper procedures are being followed

Follow inventory and tracking procedures

Maintain a clean and organized volunteer room

Track and maintain safe food temperatures

Monitor Volunteers for service hours, including database management and group scheduling

Maintain the organization and cleanliness of the volunteer break room

Operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks in a safe manner

Work as part of the Operations, Programs and Volunteer Teams

Work with the Volunteer Programs Manager and Volunteer Room Supervisor to ensure appropriate staffing for volunteer activities on evenings/Saturdays

Work at all times to maintain the image of The Food Bank as a positive one in the public view, most specifically as it pertains to the critical nature of volunteer relations

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Other

Industries Non‑profit Organizations

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